Facts From the Past
Halloween originated from a Celtic holiday called this.
What is Samhain?
If you spy this on Halloween a loved one is watching you from beyond the grave.
What is a spider?
In the movie Halloween, the famous Michael Meyers mask is actually another well known TV series character known as who?
Who is Captain Kirk from Star Trek?
This popular Halloween candy originally dubbed "Chicken Feed" took over production in the late 1800's.
What is candy corn?
Halloween originated in this country.
What is Ireland?
The association between witches and this may have roots in pagan fertility ritual, in which rural farmers would leap and dance astride poles, pitchforks or brooms in the light of the full moon to encourage growth of their crops.
What are brooms?
It's illegal to use this in Hollywood on Halloween.
What is Silly String?!
Americans spent this much on Halloween last year?
hint: it's more than you think!
What is $8.8 billion!
The legend of Stingy Jack is related to this popular Halloween staple.
What are Jack-O-Lanterns?
Stingy Jack was a man who played tricks on the devil. When he died the devil sent him into the night with only a burning coal, which Jack put into a carved turnip to light his way.
This blood-sucking beast from Latin American folklore that preys on livestock, especially goats.
What is the Chupacabra?
This 1979 horror movie was based on a true story where a father murdered his entire family.
What is The Amityville Horror?
Americans love their pets and this percentage of us dress up our pets on Halloween.
What is 17%?
In medieval folklore this animal was said to be a witches familiar and seeing one on Halloween was considered an ominous sign.
What are bats?
Calling out her name in a dark bathroom will grant you a visit from her.
Who is Bloody Mary?
Frankenstein author, Mary Shelley, is world renowned for her terrifying fiction, but few know that she had a dark secret of her own.
What is her husbands heart?
The pathological fear of this ghoulish holiday is called this.
What is Samhainphobia
Masks were originally worn on "Halloween" for this purpose.
What is to scare away evil spirits?
This mythical monster from America with glowing eyes and wings was first spotted in West Virginia in 1966.
Who is the Mothman?
This famous magician died on Halloween.
Who is Houdini
These attractions were created to prevent mischief and keep restless pranksters occupied.
What are haunted houses?